Chapter 1388: Chapter 1388

At this moment, the two female disciples standing beside witnessed this scene, and couldn't help but feel extremely proud. Clearly, their prediction was accurate; their opponent wanting to defeat the senior sister was simply impossible. The senior sister was previously at a disadvantage merely because she hadn't fully exerted herself.

Those two disciples wanting to compete with the senior sister was simply seeking death! What kind of existence was the senior sister! She had the peak strength of the Nascent Soul Mid Stage, which apparently wasn't something an ordinary disciple could challenge.

Although at this moment Zhou Ruoran was still maneuvering with the senior sister, the two female disciples believed that it was only a matter of time before the senior sister defeated her opponent. After all, Zhou Ruoran was merely at the Nascent Soul Mid Stage, lagging a whole rank behind the senior sister.

For a cultivator, even half a rank gap makes it inherently impossible to defeat the opponent!

At this moment, Zhou Ruoran glanced at Taozi on the ground. Luckily, Taozi was only injured and not completely killed by Zhou Xiaochun. However, Taozi clearly had no fighting capability now. Zhou Ruoran felt slightly relieved because Taozi was still alive, but at this moment, she was filled with hatred towards Zhou Xiaochun.

Zhou Ruoran knew in her heart that the senior sister had long been displeased with her, always scheming to put her to death. Zhou Ruoran understood that this matter with Hao Chun was likely the senior sister's doing. But initially, Zhou Ruoran hadn't taken it to heart, not expecting things to escalate to this point.

Now that Taozi was severely injured, Zhou Ruoran's anger had evidently reached its peak, with a delicate face furrowing her brows tightly. She wanted to avenge Taozi!

At this moment, the True Qi in Zhou Ruoran's body suddenly surged, evidently much more intense than before. Zhou Ruoran then continuously wielded the longsword in her hand, performing the "Lotus Sword Technique" she learned from her master to perfection!

Zhou Xiaochun was shocked upon seeing the opponent's sword technique. She clearly recognized the opponent was executing the master's renowned skill—the "Lotus Sword Technique"! In a moment, Zhou Xiaochun's heart was filled with both shock and anger. Clearly, this master's renowned skill hadn't even been taught to her, yet it was imparted to the opponent.

This demonstrated the opponent's status in the master's eyes. Today was the best chance to kill the opponent; Zhou Xiaochun understood in her heart that if the opponent wasn't dead, the master would never promote her, let alone teach her the "Lotus Sword Technique." She knew this "Lotus Sword Technique" was the most coveted martial art among all disciples of the Jade Maiden Sect.

As it was the renowned skill of the sect master, who never taught it to any disciple, but now it was taught to Zhou Ruoran. Zhou Xiaochun couldn't help but be shocked.

"Even if you've learned the master's 'Lotus Sword Technique', today is destined to be your death day!"

At this moment, Zhou Xiaochun yelled fiercely, and the longsword in her hand became immediately more fierce. She knew that even though the master's "Lotus Sword Technique" was powerful, any peerless martial arts would require the cultivator's foundational cultivation to unleash its astonishing battle power.

The opponent was merely at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, so even if she had learned the "Lotus Sword Technique", she couldn't possibly exert its power. Moreover, Zhou Xiaochun wouldn't let the tiger return to the mountain. Now that she knew Zhou Ruoran had learned the "Lotus Sword Technique", she also knew Zhou Ruoran's cultivation talent was quite extraordinary, otherwise the master wouldn't have favored her so much.

Therefore, Zhou Xiaochun wouldn't let her go. At this moment, Zhou Xiaochun knew there were only two paths for the opponent: one was to marry Hao Chun and leave the Jade Maiden Sect, the other was to die by her sword today. But knowing Zhou Ruoran had learned the "Lotus Sword Technique," Zhou Xiaochun's murderous intent became even more intense.

As Zhou Xiaochun clashed with her opponent, though Zhou Ruoran was using the "Lotus Sword Technique", she still found herself at a disadvantage. In no time, many sword scars had appeared on Zhou Ruoran's body.

"Want to die or not? I advise you to surrender obediently!"

At this moment, Zhou Xiaochun's eyes were filled with malice as she looked at her opponent, clearly full of killing intent.

"I must avenge Taozi!"

Zhou Ruoran said resolutely, wielding the longsword in her hand once more without regard for her injuries, continuing to clash with her opponent.

Bang! Fınd the newest release on 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⚫𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⚫𝘯𝘦𝘵

Zhou Xiaochun suddenly swung her longsword at her opponent, and a sword edge ferociously struck Zhou Ruoran's arm, causing blood to gush out. Zhou Ruoran's hand holding the sword began to tremble, and the pain was evident on her face.

But apparently, Zhou Ruoran didn't give up, quickly switching her longsword to her other hand, and charged at her opponent once more.

Upon witnessing this scene, Zhou Xiaochun's face was filled with immense disdain, and then a flicker of malice flashed in her eyes as she slashed at her opponent. A strong sword edge crashed into Zhou Ruoran's body.

Zhou Ruoran immediately blocked the longsword in front of her chest, but the opponent's fierce sword momentum still sent her flying back, and she was heavily slammed onto the ground. Immediately, Zhou Ruoran couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of fresh blood, her face extremely pale, clearly indicating that her injuries were already quite serious.

At this moment, Taozi saw Zhou Ruoran's predicament and couldn't help but feel a deep heartache, struggling to stand up and slowly making her way to Zhou Ruoran, who was not far away. Zhou Ruoran seemed unable to stand, obviously much more severely injured than Taozi. Her body already covered with many sword scars, her white clothes stained red with blood.

With tears in her eyes now, Taozi looked at Zhou Ruoran, her heart filled with sorrow. Previously, Taozi had sometimes been jealous of Zhou Ruoran's beauty, unable to believe how there could be such a beautiful woman in the Cultivation World, but she was pleasantly surprised to find that as she spent time with Zhou Ruoran, she realized how kind and benevolent Zhou Ruoran was, a quality much like her own. However, unlike herself, Zhou Ruoran appeared fragile but was exceptionally strong during cultivation, even tougher than most men.

This filled Taozi with admiration, firmly believing Zhou Ruoran to be a lifelong friend. At this moment, Taozi had not realized that Zhou Ruoran was fighting so desperately for revenge for her! Tears now streamed down Taozi's face, showing her deep appreciation for Ranran.

Taozi directly stood in front of the suffering Zhou Ruoran, who lay on the ground in pain, and resolutely looked at Zhou Xiaochun, saying with determination:

"Still the same words! To kill Ranran, you must first go through my body!"

At this time, Zhou Ruoran struggled to open her eyes, anxiously gazing at Taozi standing in front of her, filled with gratitude. With effort, Zhou Ruoran held her longsword, standing beside Taozi, casting a determined and grateful glance at her, then fiercely and coldly looked at Zhou Xiaochun, stating:

"If you kill me today, my husband will surely wash this place with blood, none of you will leave here alive!"

Taozi's heart skipped a beat hearing Ranran's words. She had seen Ranran's so-called husband, Ding Lin, in the previous Great Alchemy Competition. He seemed skilled in alchemy, but why was Ranran mentioning Ding Lin as such a powerful threat? Clearly, Taozi understood Zhou Ruoran's intentions to scare off her opponent.

Yet seeing Zhou Ruoran's serious demeanor, it didn't seem like she was just trying to frighten them. Taozi couldn't think much of it and followed Zhou Ruoran's statement, saying:

"You should know Ranran is the master's prized disciple; if you kill us, the master won't spare you!"

Upon hearing their words, Zhou Xiaochun sneered, disdainfully replying:

"Really? Too bad neither of you will see your husband or master!"

With that, Zhou Xiaochun brandished her longsword aggressively at Zhou Ruoran. Zhao Xiaochun's hatred for Zhou Ruoran was profound, the decision to kill was effortless, and even if the master scolded her, Zhou Ruoran would no longer be alive.

At that point, it would be too late for anything. Being a senior disciple, Zhou Xiaochun was confident the sect leader wouldn't do anything to her. In the eyes of the sect leader, nothing was more important than the sect itself, and Zhou Ruoran's death wouldn't lead to her execution, as such a loss to the sect would be enormous!

Seeing Zhou Xiaochun's sword strike towards Ranran, Taozi unhesitatingly placed herself in front of Zhou Ruoran. Taozi knew dying for her closest sister was worthwhile.

Two nearby female disciples witnessing Taozi's and Zhou Ruoran's actions couldn't help but feel contempt and smugness, understanding that even if Taozi could block that sword for Zhou Ruoran, Zhou Ruoran would not survive under the senior disciple's strike today! If not, she must marry Hao Chun; those were the only options!

Seeing Taozi blocking Zhou Ruoran, Zhou Xiaochun's eyes flashed with disdain. Since you wish to die first, I'll grant your wish! Zhou Xiaochun's sword momentum was unyielding and even more aggressive.

Taozi, seeing this, closed her eyes, realizing there was no counter to Zhou Xiaochun's evil sword. Her cultivation level was far inferior, injured and unable to face Zhou Xiaochun's sword. The only thing left was waiting for death.

Taozi closed her eyes, tears flowing, telling Zhou Ruoran behind her.

A fierce explosion sounded, startling Taozi, unsure of how such an explosion happened, leaving her to ponder whether she was alive or dead at that moment.

Taozi slowly opened her eyes, astounded to find herself and Zhou Ruoran in the forest behind the room. Contemplating in shock, what exactly had just happened?